The American's best running backs since 2004

D'Angelo Brewer leads with 3,917 rushing yards in 45 games in the American; Shamari Brooks had 3,729.

Every running back with 5 or more games in the American since 2004, ranked by rushing yards; the lines are each player's rushing yards game by game, the top 8 drawn.

rushing yards · by game
01,9593,917150D. HilliardK. MitchellR. HarrisX. JonesD. Henderson Jr.M. MackS. BrooksD. Brewer
rushing touchdowns · by game
02345150D. HilliardK. MitchellR. HarrisX. JonesD. Henderson Jr.M. MackS. BrooksD. Brewer
yards from scrimmage · by game
02,1524,304150D. HilliardK. MitchellR. HarrisX. JonesD. Henderson Jr.M. MackS. BrooksD. Brewer
356 running backs with 5+ games in the Americanrushing yards
#playerseasonsgamesrushing yardsrushing touchdownsyards from scrimmagereceptions
1D'Angelo Brewer2014–2017453,917234,19533
2Shamari Brooks2017–2021453,729303,88424
3Marlon Mack2014–2016363,609324,10765
4Darrell Henderson Jr.2016–2018383,545364,30363
5Xavier Jones2015–2019503,436453,91971
6Rahjai Harris2020–2024503,096293,49461
7Keaton Mitchell2020–2022333,027253,60760
8Dontrell Hilliard2014–2017472,948303,68870
9Michael Warren II2017–2019382,918343,36051
10Tyjae Spears2019–2022332,910313,47448
11Patrick Taylor Jr.2016–2019442,884363,31855
12Ryquell Armstead2015–2018462,812342,98729
13Makhi Hughes2023–2024282,779223,02230
14Greg McCrae2017–2020412,620292,91133
15Kevin Mensah2017–2019352,619192,85232
16Jahad Thomas2013–2016462,599303,59769
17Braeden West2015–2018482,519163,29485
18Kenneth Farrow2013–2015362,509322,89054
19Adrian Killins2016–2019512,459253,32370
20Robert Henry Jr.2023–2025352,339272,76758
21Mike Boone2014–2017392,250242,84665
22Kelley Joiner2019–2024582,211162,70652
23Otis Anderson2017–2020462,182173,20791
24Alex Tecza2023–2025372,178232,62941
25James Flanders2014–2016272,172192,2369
26Doroland Dorceus2013–2017442,082242,41026
27Darius Bradwell2016–2019382,062172,11910
28Ke'Mon Freeman2016–2019462,050262,32935
29Corey Taylor2016–2020342,006262,0667
30Tion Green2013–2016392,002182,29747
31Arkeel Newsome2014–2017471,956143,390106
32Anthony Watkins2020–2024401,946122,17326
33Brian Battie2020–2022311,842102,03525
34Darius Tice2013–2017451,817161,96618
35Brandon Hayes2013–2014241,809102,04736
36Jordan Cronkrite2018–2019221,807131,97122
37Jerome Ford2020–2021231,802272,07329
38D'Ernest Johnson2014–2017491,796162,70573
39Deneric Prince2020–2022261,723141,88517
40Gerrid Doaks2017–2020311,712142,11936
41Mulbah Car2016–2021451,682121,81522
42Ryan Jackson2013–2015361,678152,28464
43Nelson Smith2017–2020411,644181,6440
44Chuck McClelland2018–2022361,639121,90229
45Cam Carroll2018–2022361,638191,88523
46Zack Langer2014–2015211,578221,6487
47Hosey Williams2013–2015281,57281,66313
48Ulysses Bentley IV2019–2021241,559151,85341
49Dean Connors2023–2024251,551162,439105
50Kenny Gainwell2018–2019171,550142,21257
51Will Henderson III2024–2026251,522111,74836
52Sherman Badie2014–2017441,51791,93656
53Isaiah Bowser2021–2022221,502251,76223
54Brandon Thomas2020–2024381,454351,56519
55Caleb Hawkins2025131,434251,80432
56Tyler Lavine2019–2023491,415251,79642
57Jay Ducker2022–2025291,394141,61838
58Stephon Huderson2017–2020401,37561,59214
59Mario Anderson Jr.2024131,362181,67452
60Corey Dauphine2018–2019251,360141,3661
61Nay'Quan Wright2023–2024261,307161,48132
62Daba Fofana2022–2024371,303111,3526
63Chris Hairston2014–2015231,282101,50635
64Patrick Carr2017–2019211,27491,31610
65Anthony Scott2014–2018411,26491,56848
66Edward Saydee2019–2023401,25991,82068
67Lee Beebe Jr.2023–2024231,245111,56244
68Ray Davis2019–2020161,24491,48727
69Quinton Jackson2023–2026381,24381,43223
70Marlon Gunn Jr.2022–2025421,21591,38927
71Lazedrick Thompson2014–2016301,201121,2053
72Chris High2015–2017251,19891,2361
73Johnny Ford2018–2020211,175131,52731
74Jager Gardner2015–2019391,17091,31017
75Johnny Richardson2020–2022301,16841,51647
76Duke Catalon2016–2017211,165121,53259
77Blake Watson2023131,152141,63753
78William Stanback2013–2015251,151161,39527
79Storm Johnson2013131,139141,39930
80Bentavious Thompson2018–2020291,136131,1738
81Taj McGowan2015–2018401,123191,21816
82Kanye Udoh2024131,117101,1201
83Sutton Smith2022–2025331,116111,44344
84London Montgomery2024–2025231,10191,20620
85Jamale Carothers2019–2020191,092161,3008
86Dominic Richardson2025111,06551,19520
87Kyle Porter2019–2020181,04071,26329
88Rodrigues Clark2019–2021251,03371,14221
89Chris Swain2015131,023101,0351
90Ayo Adeyi2023121,01761,0697
91Amare Jones2018–202035976101,49654
92Dontravious Wilson2013–201630966111,13330
93Joshua Rounds2015–20162396581,11014
94Alton McCaskill202114961161,07421
95Tre Siggers2021–202215956131,03414
96Kevorian Barnes2023–20242293681,05821
97Kenneth Harper2013–201424920141,31953
98Bill Jackson2022–20242991911,07528
99Jevon Jackson20251290051,01519
100Ron Johnson2014–2016358951299115
101Ta'Zhawn Henry2021–202222883101,23942
102Hahsaun Wilson2023–202415881109256
103Paul James20139881998811
104Anthony Gargiulo2016–20182487949062
105Breon Allen20141286981,15835
106Darius Pinnix Jr.2017–202030860111,13429
107Makenzie McGill II2024–2025188591597615
108CJ Campbell Jr.202412844111,31040
109Dishan Romine2015–20162784111,04910
110Dominique Brown20131382581,05324
111Sam Craft2013–201838810141,50967
112Kylan Watkins2019–20212580941,01632
113Jermaine Brown Jr.202312803121,21941
114RJ Harvey2020–20221479951,01422
115TJ Engleman Jr.2025–202615796489314
116Greg Desrosiers Jr.2024–202517791101,19453
117Asa Martin2020–202230776101,34360
118Jaren Mangham2021–202216775188499
119Prescott Line2013–201534774892227
120Jarvis Cooper2014–20152276797984
121Marcus Shaw201310765388014
122Arnold Barnes III2023–202532757679210
123Isaiah Jacobs2023–202521753793139
124Isaac Ruoss2019–20211875067652
125Brandon High Jr.2023–2026217481083811
126Jaylan Knighton202312745783413
127TJ McDaniel2019–202220741880615
128Oscar Adaway III202312738682714
129Zuberi Mobley2023–202522733683515
130Camar Wheaton2022–202320732781210
131Hussein Howe2016–20193173031,03244
132Ryan Montgomery2019–2022447291085214
133Max DeLorenzo2013–201529728687418
134David Hood2016–201717725590826
135Shaadie Clayton-Johnson2022–202430710388325
136Jamauri McClure2024–20261670437364
137Cartevious Norton2024–20251769197314
138Tavion Thomas2018–20191268976932
139Larry McCammon III202311681588625
140Keveun Mason2025–202615680477816
141Senorise Perry201313677685518
142Jahiem White20266676986823
143Tayvon Ruley2019–20212367447279
144Lyle McCombs201312670574520
145T.K. Wilkerson2018–202017632106483
146Rodriguez Moore2013–201419631576710
147Dillon Birden2016–2017176221074115
148Carlinos Acie2020–20211761926434
149Darvon Hubbard2022–202322618590436
150Toneo Gulley2015–20162061677566
151Nykahi Davenport20251161276625
152Henry Rutledge2023–202630588170319
153CJ Williams2018–20202958641,06324
154Jordan Ford2021–202323585163314
155Gemari Sands2024–202519582285943
156LJ Johnson Jr.20231257646347
157Ashton Gray2025–20261557355955
158Steven Anderson2021–20221957186273
159Terron Kellman2023–20241757016013
160Tyvonn Byars2025–20261556536182
161D'Andre Hardeman Jr.2025–20261856335661
162Kaden Shields-Dutton2024–202617561669521
163Zaire Williams2013–201412550367811
164Chandler Smith2018–20212554645899
165Jawon Hamilton2016–201715546561917
166Hayden Reed2024–20251754246078
167Michel Dukes2022–202320538768716
168Shawn White2015–20162153485966
169Rocko Griffin2023–202416527657312
170Hunter Smith2025–20261752225889
171Justin Goodwin201310521560710
172D.J. Crowther2026751875998
173Javin Gordon202514516560913
174Ralph David Abernathy IV2013–201415513571627
175Velton Gardner2022–20231350525349
176Stacy Sneed202211501563422
177Ajay Allen202511497559510
178Terrez Worthy2024–202516496563522
179Maquel Haywood2021–20221949506569
180Tre Walker2016–20182648725061
181Joquez Smith2023–202523480258220
182A'Marion Peterson2025–202617480115728
183Kiefer Sibley2024–202516480559618
184Ramadi Warren2015947564750
185Sam Franklin20251347445105
186Art Thompkins201912468272539
187Xavier Terrell2023–202512467456116
188Jake Rendina2024–20262545634560
189Rob Ritrovato2016–20182145655068
190Tazh Maloy2018–20192244635025
191Demetrius Mauney2019–20211344614936
192Maurice Turner2025–20261244225275
193Carson Smith2024–20261944134611
194Rod Robinson II2026743604976
195Brandon Campbell202210435452515
196Iverson Celestine2021–20231643404604
197Trace Christian2018–20191343114746
198Daelen Alexander2023–20251442784301
199Anton Hall Jr.2021–20232042655404
200Chance Warren2019–202131425677923
201Marquavius Weaver2018–202124424451510
202Solomon Beebe2024–202521419771533
203Alvon Isaac2024–202617419156915
204Ta'Ron Keith202413419857613
205Kobe Lewis202311412351218
206Javin Webb2014–20151341054516
207Jamie Gilmore2013–201422408160614
208Darryl Bonner2015–201723407386717
209Myles Fells2018–20202239925217
210James Harris II2019–20211539823980
211K.C. Nlemchi2013–201417387261732
212Devin Anderson2015–201717386245110
213Ethan Ervin2025–202610386244211
214Trevon Sands2016–20192338324115
215Marquez Grayson2014–20151337753863
216C.J. Jones2015–201612368243311
217Damari Alston20267366647415
218Keoni-Kordell Makekau2017–20192536206038
219Corey Kiner20221036253642
220Viron Ellison Jr.20249353144314
221Trilion Coles2019–20221535213837
222Nate Hopkins20171134373542
223K'Wan Powell2022–20231733823746
224Bam McReynolds2026733543856
225David Hood2014–201614329141310
226Juma Otoviano202312326442612
227Javious Bond2023–202412323237510
228Trequan Jones2026732233323
229Jamarius Henderson2015832044107
230Quentin Ezell20151331763170
231DeBrandon Sanders20151331305639
232Calvin Cass Jr.2015–201622309354013
233Mark-Antony Richards2021–20221230953858
234Antwain Littleton Jr.202411305143916
235Marquis Warford20138303134612
236Kevrin Justice2016–20181029832991
237Rod Gainey Jr.2024–202515294135117
238Johnnie Daniels2026629032900
239Savon Huggins201313286235212
240Manny Covey2026728203093
241Frank Peasant20251327972909
242Lloyd Avant202412259132112
243Bryson Donnell2024–20251425612614
244Parker Jenkins20251125623259
245Jaylin Lucas2026625613318
246Kelan Walker2018–20221125112574
247Tahj Gary2022–2023824822521
248Briggs Bartosh2025724612541
249Terence Williams2018824412693
250Josh Brown2016–20171023622512
251Khamani Alexander2026723642837
252Micah Reed2013–2014723602825
253Vic Listorti2025–2026723523074
254Rob Kelley20151223212656
255Demond Brown20151223152723
256Mike Martin2017–20181223022391
257Isaiah Johnson2023722932659
258Jason Collins Jr.2026722912616
259Ygenio Booker2019–202119223140426
260Michael Dyer2013722322312
261Cameren Smith202511220027711
262Jordan Luallen2013822032200
263Leonard Farrow2026622022444
264Lee Witherspoon2023–202419218026710
265Tyshon Dye2017721702736
266Raymond Taylor20161121122110
267Shadrick Byrd2023821102397
268Jariel Cobb2025–20261120902629
269Ethan Wright2020–2022819632324
270Dallan Hayden2026619512052
271Kevin Pope2013–20149194027812
272Rowdy Simon2014–20171718721870
273CJ Stokes2024–2025818222256
274Chad Banschbach2014–2016918002074
275Danté Butler201411171033019
276Makari Bodiford2024–2025917041731
277Tay Williams2019716401765
278Cordarrian Richardson2017616121641
279Martin Hyppolite20131016011600
280Ja'Vin Simpkins2026715911722
281Timothy Taylor2018–20201315811915
282Taji Atkins2024515821580
283Trey Cornist2024614911702
284Kyle Dobbins2019–20211114831644
285Logan Point2022–2024614411440
286Joachim Bangda2023814341895
287Josh Marriner2014–201517141128514
288Derrell Scott2017713921703
289Willie Davis2013613901907
290Ra'Von Bonner2021913822087
291Joshua Walker2015–2017913431340
292Tavarreon Dickerson2014–2015813201607
293Shane Reynolds2024–20251413021331
294Darrian Felix2020–2021712801688
295Daniel Jones2020–20221712701281
296TaMerik Williams2019–20201112321334
297Brady Tillman III2026612311302
298Myles Swain2016612111210
299E.J. Wilson2023–2024811701468
300Michael Pierre2013811401463
301Michael Allen2026610911378
302Jahmaal Daniel2016–2017810811080
303Shawn Furlow2015–20161110601071
304Brandon Epton Jr.2021–2022910531151
305Yasias Young2021–20241110411040
306Merek Pierce2017–2019510311030
307Kai Puailoa-Rojas2021–20221510202197
308Shedro Louis20231310101485
309Gerald Green2023610121398
310Zane Minors2023610101010
311Leonard Parker202059821101
312Justin Hicks201359521031
313Tearris Wallace2014–20167940951
314Ari Broussard202369101052
315Brandon Radcliff201359111001
316John Brown III2016–2017129001061
317Taylor Boose2016–20186850983
318Tyrell Robinson202488301334
319Christian Lovick2019–20205830830
320Christian Francisco2023–202488211448
321Dante Black2018–201978101033
322Kent Brooks20138781841
323Carson Morgan2025–20266780780
324Amin Hassan2021–2024347701226
325Luke Seeker20146750813
326DJ McKinney20265720883
327Jason Albritton20225721720
328Michael Willett2015–201666601557
329Kamarro Edmonds2022–20238652722
330Jae'lon Oglesby2015–20161364027725
331Jakari Norwood20225620662
332Michael Burton20131161021019
333Jai Steib20138581813
334Tyreek King-El2018–20198581580
335Cedric Thompson2013–201512551949
336Michael Kopaygorodsky2018–20215521520
337Jason Thompson2016–201710470522
338Trey Blair2021–20227460665
339Garrett Winn201910430430
340Mychael Hamilton2021–20226350350
341Terrell Brown2019–20205340401
342Cameron Fleming2018–20215310451
343Devin Glenn2015–201716300756
344Kennard Swanson20141028023413
345Miles Stewart20246270533
346Isaiah Bryant2024–202625230422
347Darius Durall2014–20158220517
348Cory Hunter20145181180
349Jazzmar Clax2013–20158170515
350Micah Barnett2023–20256170645
351Tyler Bradley20239160363
352Cameron Seldon2026513018912
353Gage Leonard2024–202658080
354Tyler McCloskey2014–2016201040739
355Blake Tiralosi2015800458
356Jeremy Deering201350000

Also in the American: quarterbacks, wide receivers, tight ends, defenders, kickers, punters. Every school and conference: schools, conferences. The games are ESPN's box scores since 2004 (the Method says where they fall short); a position is the roster's, else read off the box score, so a tight end from before 2014 may be listed with the wide receivers.